Splenic Hemangiosarcoma

Splenic hemangiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive tumor. Up to now, less than 150 cases have been reported. We describe a patient with a rapide course. The diagnosis of hemangiosarcoma was based on immunohistochemical tests (factor-VIII-associated antigen, CD31, CD34). Despite the improvement of diag...

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Published inOncology Vol. 59; no. 2; pp. 98 - 99
Main Authors Manco, M., Buononato, M., Equitani, F.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel, Switzerland 01.02.2000
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Clinical Study
Splenic hemangiosarcoma
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Summary:Splenic hemangiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive tumor. Up to now, less than 150 cases have been reported. We describe a patient with a rapide course. The diagnosis of hemangiosarcoma was based on immunohistochemical tests (factor-VIII-associated antigen, CD31, CD34). Despite the improvement of diagnostic techniques, pathological examination and immunohistochemistry remain the only methods available for the diagnosis.
ISSN:0030-2414
1423-0232
DOI:10.1159/000012143